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Y833 CFR

2001 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,310 mi
Last recorded95,310 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zr65,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY833 CFR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 95,310 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 95,294 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Apr 2010 87,308 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brakes squeaky

Pass 28 Apr 2010 87,308 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes squeaky

Pass 13 May 2009 74,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre has nail in the tread

Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 62,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 57,272 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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Y833 CFR is a 2001 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 65,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y833 CFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y833 CFR registered?

Y833 CFR is a 2001 MG Zr, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y833 CFR safe to buy?

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